The number of people diagnosed with HIV or a sexually transmitted infection has dropped by 36 per cent this year.
According to the HSE, there have been 2,116 cases in 2021, as of last Saturday.
That compares to nearly 3,300 in the same period last year. It's believed the Covid-19 restrictions have played a major part in the reduction in the number of new cases.
Eight people under 14 have tested positive in 2021, and 181 are aged between 15 and 19.
Wicklow RNLI Crew Help Rescue Lone Sailor Drifting In Irish Sea Shipping Lanes
Wicklow and Porthdinllaen Lifeboats were involved in an Irish Sea Yacht Rescue
Poor First Half Leaves Wicklow Too Much To Do In Tailteann Cup Defeat To Laois
O'Moore's the pity for travelling Wicklow side who must now regroup quickly as attention turns to Monday’s Tailteann Cup Round Two draw
Jennifer Whitmore Reiterates Calls for Stronger Action on Puppy Farming
A Wicklow TD has gain appealed stronger laws to tackle what she describes as the exploitation of dogs in puppy farming, saying current legislation is not doing enough to protect animal welfare.
Illegal Dumping In Wicklow Uplands Falls Significantly Over The Last Decade
Volunteer collaboration is working well in combating illegal dumping in many parts of Wicklow
Gardaí Encourage Tradies Who've Had Tools Stolen To Get In Touch
If you believe any of the recovered tools belong to you, contact your local Garda Station with details of the items missing. Proof of ownership may be required.
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